Good morning, Las Vegas. Monsoon season is making up for its absence last year by arriving early. As much as I want to gatekeep my favorite spot to watch the storms you should all experience the magic that is watching them from the Springs Preserve Cafe. Its second story view is serene with the soft lull of rain and stark contrast of the nature preserve with the Strip towering in the background.

In today's Northwest Digest:

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- Marlin Mack

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Earlybird Morning Stroll | 7-8:30 a.m. | Red Rock Canyon NCA
Start the issue window with a quiet guided Red Rock morning before the canyon turns into a skillet. Age 12+.

Teen STEAM: Maker Matinee - Shrek and Slime | 2-4:30 p.m. | Centennial Hills Library
An indoor teen afternoon with Shrek on screen and slime on the table, which is exactly the kind of summer library chaos that works.

Sun City Summerlin Garden Club | 4 p.m. | Mountain Shadows High Sierra Room
The June club program focuses on Gardens of Las Vegas design winners and common mistakes. Resident/community access may apply.

Rouge Rendezvous | 6-8 p.m. | Rouge Room at Red Rock Resort
The monthly networking mixer brings entrepreneurs and community connectors into a lounge setting without making it feel like a hotel ballroom.

THE ETERNAL NOW - w/ Alfredo | 6 p.m. | The Salt Room - Summerlin
The Salt Room turns the evening inward with an immersive salt-cave session built around breath, sound, stillness, and a little woo in the best possible way.

Ward 6 ConnectHER Craft Connections | 6:30-8 p.m. | Centennial Hills Board and Brush
Councilwoman Brune's Ward 6 night gives locals a guided DIY project, light bites, drinks, and a reason to meet neighbors away from a city meeting. Registration is required; use code CONNECTHER for the $10 project/materials fee.

USA vs. Turkiye Watch Party | 7 p.m. | PKWY Tavern Marks
PKWY and Las Vegas Lights FC turn the final Group D match into a neighborhood watch party with screens, giveaways, and game-day specials.

Sin City Art Bazaar | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bruce Trent Park
Local artists and makers set up for a three-day park market. It is an easy drop-in if you want a slower browse before the weekend crowd peaks.

Young Kings Meet Up | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Summerlin Paintball
Life Change Ministries LV is taking ages 14-22 to the paintball field for a structured afternoon of competition, confidence, leadership, and friendship. Seats are limited; the screenshot lists $25 per youth.

Date Night in the Canyon: Exhale Into the Weekend | 6-7:30 p.m. | Red Rock Canyon NCA
Red Rock's Friday evening program is built as a guided unwind for pairs.
Open Mic Night | 6 p.m. | Rooting For You
Rooting For You keeps the westside creative lane open with a Friday mic for poetry, music, and community-room energy.

Fresh Wind Sunset Cinema | 7-9 p.m. | 3660 N Rancho Dr #108
A free family community movie-night option for northwest readers who want something easy, close, and low-lift on Friday.

Yoga in the Park with YogaSix Centennial Hills | 8 a.m. | Skye Canyon
The early time is the whole point: stretch, breathe, and be done before the day gets aggressive.

June Jamboree II: Electric Boogaloo | 10 a.m. | Desert Breeze Park
Barad'Dun, the local Belegarth realm, meets for free Saturday battle-gaming near Durango and Twain. Newcomers can ask about weapons, garb, fighting basics, and the online waiver before jumping in.

Sin City Art Bazaar | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bruce Trent Park
Day two keeps the local-art browse going for anyone who wants a park stop before the bigger evening plans.

Battle For Vegas Charity Softball Game | gates 6 p.m.; derby 7 p.m.; first pitch 8 p.m. | Las Vegas Ballpark
Reilly Smith and Brock Bowers captain the annual charity softball night, with mascots, a home run derby, and post-game fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Scorpion Search Night Hike | 7:45-9:45 p.m. | Red Rock Canyon NCA
Blacklights, desert wildlife, and a guided after-dark Red Rock walk. Age 6+, and easily the most memorable outdoor pick of the window.

Sin City Art Bazaar | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bruce Trent Park
Final day for the Bruce Trent Park art/vendor market if Saturday got swallowed by errands.

Red Rock Trivia | 5-6:30 p.m. | Red Rock Canyon NCA
Pub-trivia format, canyon facts, and an evening start. A lighter Red Rock option for people who want the place without committing to a hike.

JUST US Event for the Single Ladies | 1 p.m. | Mountain View Presbyterian Church
The church's JUST US group is hosting Jim the Handyman for a relaxed repair Q&A, from basic tools and everyday fixes to hiring help without feeling lost. Open signup is in the Narthex.

Wine Tasting at Tratt | 6 p.m. | Sicilian Guys Trattoria Skye Canyon
Tratt is taking reservations for a Monday wine tasting in Skye Canyon, with the screenshot noting a requested $35 deposit.

Sun City Summerlin Classical Music Club | doors 6:40 p.m.; show 7 p.m. | Starbright Theatre
AMonday evening classical program at Starbright.

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MountainView Hospital Farmers Market | 7 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3100 N Tenaya Way
Skye Canyon Farmers Market | 4-8 p.m. | Skye Canyon Park

Fresh52 Farmers Market at Floyd Lamb Park | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Las Vegas Farmers Market at Downtown Summerlin | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Pavilion
Centennial Hills Farmers Market | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Flutter Bums | Morningstar Senior Living at The Canyons | 3-4:30 p.m. | private/resident access
T-Bones Chophouse | Live pianist | 5-10 p.m.
Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Summit Restaurant | Joe Buonanno | 6-8 p.m.
Hawthorn Grill | Live entertainment | evening
The Hideaway | Eldon Hunt Classic Country Show | 7-10 p.m.
Rouge Room | More Techno Less Drama | doors 7 p.m.

Rouge La Plage | L-RICH | doors 11 a.m.
The Charcoal Room | Live entertainment | 5-10 p.m.
Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Rooting For You | Open Mic | 6 p.m.
The Summit | Chyna | 6-10 p.m.
Desert Wind Coffee Roasters | Jazz club | 6-10 p.m.
T-Bones Chophouse | Live pianist | 6-11 p.m.
Lobby Bar at Red Rock | Live entertainment | 6-10 p.m.
Round Bar | Live entertainment | 7 p.m.-midnight
Wineaux | Live music | 7:30 p.m.
4949 Lounge | Live DJ | 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Hawthorn Grill | Live entertainment | evening
Rouge Room | Endy Bros & Friends | doors 7 p.m.
Rocks Lounge | The Windjammers | 9-10:30 p.m.

Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market | Live music | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rouge La Plage | Yeisuke / DJelani | doors 11 a.m.
Sambalatte | Live entertainment | morning-early afternoon
The Charcoal Room | Live entertainment | 5-10 p.m.
Market Grille Cafe | Darrin Michaels | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
T-Bones Chophouse | Live pianist | 6-11 p.m.
Lobby Bar at Red Rock | Live entertainment | 6-10 p.m.
Round Bar | Live entertainment | 7 p.m.-midnight
Wineaux | Live music | 7:30 p.m.
4949 Lounge | Live DJ | 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Hawthorn Grill | Live entertainment | evening
Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station | American Eagle USA - Tribute to The Eagles | doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m.
Rouge Room | Rouge Noir | doors 7 p.m.
Rocks Lounge | The Windjammers | 9-10:30 p.m.

Rouge La Plage | SOLEIL SUNDAYS: DMTRI / J.Handel / Xenaa | doors 11 a.m.
Sambalatte | Live entertainment | morning-early afternoon
T-Bones Chophouse | Live pianist | 5-10 p.m.

Starbright Theatre | Sun City Summerlin Classical Music Club | 7 p.m.

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